The scientific program of TERPNET 2013 will cover all aspects of terpene/isoprenoid research including biosynthesis and structural biology, transport and regulation, genetics, metabolic engineering and biotechnology, synthetic biology applications as well as applications in agriculture and medicine. Plants, microorganisms, parasites and marine organisms will be represented. Invited speakers presenting pioneering work in these areas as well as poster presentations by investigators from around the world, will ensure a successful meeting. Additional speakers will be selected from submitted abstracts to assure complete coverage of the latest breakthroughs and cutting-edge advancements. 

The meeting will take place in small traditional village, Kolymvari, near Chania, Crete.  Chania is one of the most tourist destinations of Crete. Travelers who come are captivated by the traditional style of the villages and the purity of the natural environment. The region of Chania, situated in western Crete, occupies a very important place in the history of Crete. Historians say that Chania was the exact location for the ancient Minoan establishment of Kydonia, a flourishing town. After the disappearance of the Minoan civilization, the area declined and flourished again in the 14th century, when it was conquered by the Venetians. Most of the elegant Venetian mansions that can be found in the Old Town of Chania date from that era, while the Venetian lighthouse in the Old Port has become over the years the trademark of the town. Apart from Chania Town, the entire region is also breathtaking. The sandy beaches, the mountains villages, the seaside hamlets, the pure nature, the Byzantine monasteries spread along the inland, all create a fantastic background to explore. If you drive around Chania, you will be amazed by the wild nature that will unfold in front of your eyes. You will have the chance to hike impressive gorges, such as the famous Gorge of Samaria, and see rare flora and fauna. Chania has one of the rarest herb lives in Greece and attracts many nature lovers.

The venue, the Orthodox Academy of Crete (OAC) is a modern Conference Center, situated in an exceptionally beautiful location only a few meters from the sea, and next to the Gonia Monastery (17th Century). The distance to the city of Chania from the OAC is 22 km and 39 km to its international airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis.

Full details about the meeting can be found on the linked pages, however if you have any questions please do contact here.

We look forward to welcoming you in Crete.

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